Surviving Violent Crime: A Handbook for Victims, Their Families and Others Who Care

• NCJ Number: 122392
• Author(s): J Crisp; B Moseley; M Buckner; J Deretchin; C Gantt; S Scruggs
• Date Published: 1987
• Length: 68 pages
• Corporate Author: Victim Witness Assistance Program
• Sale Source: National Institute of Justice/; NCJRS Photocopy Services
• Publication Type: Training (Handbook/Manual)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This handbook is designed to help crime victims, their families, and their friends cope with and recover from the psychological effects of an assault or other violent crime and to understand their role in criminal justice procedures in South Carolina.

Abstract

The test emphasizes that feelings such as tension, difficulties in concentrating, shock, vulnerability, confusion, loneliness, outrage, fear, sleeplessness, mood swings, and shame are all normal. Additional acute reactions may occur in homicide cases, and stresses in other life areas can contribute to long-term adverse effects. Victims are urged to seek emotional support, to practice positive attitudes and actions, and to eat well. Step by step guidelines are also given for understanding and becoming involved with criminal justice procedures, for obtaining victim compensation, and for increasing personal security. Resource lists focus on printed and audiotapes, national organizations, and organizations and agencies in South Carolina and in Greenville, S.C. Appended victim impact statement, letters to corrections and parole, victimization stress test, and descriptions of South Carolina programs are included.